Be part of us for a webinar on Nov 12, 2024 at 12:30 PM AEST.
Be part of the DAF Sown Pastures Crew for the primary of a 2-part sequence on legume institution throughout Southern, Central, and Northern Queensland. The primary webinar focuses on establishing legumes into present grass pastures within the Brigalow Belt of southern and central Queensland.
Progardes Desmanthus pasture legume in Central Queensland.
Legumes have been proven to considerably enhance manufacturing and returns in comparison with grass solely pastures, nevertheless profitable adoption of legumes stays low within the Brigalow Belt. There are legume species and varieties which might be suited to the Brigalow belt which might be persistent and productive within the long-term. Nonetheless, poor institution is the most typical purpose for these legumes failing in industrial pastures.
The Brigalow Belt has a novel and difficult local weather for establishing legumes into present grass pastures due to rainfall patterns and evaporation charges. This webinar will describe the challenges of creating legumes, analysis outcomes on bettering the reliability of creating legumes and administration suggestions for dependable legume institution within the Brigalow Belt and elsewhere.
The DAF sown pastures group carried out six analysis trials within the Brigalow Belt to check a variety of firm strategies. These trials reveal that improved practices can dramatically enhance the reliability of creating legumes. Pay attention in to the webinar to be taught concerning the impression of the next practices on legume institution:
• Fallowing for moisture storage, controlling competitors (from grass and weeds) and lowering soil seed banks.
• One-pass cultivation or herbicide remedies whereas sowing.
• Zero-tillage in comparison with cultivated seed-bed preparation.
• Broadcasting seed in comparison with drilling seed into the soil.
• Submit-emergent herbicides.
Be part of Gavin Peck, DAF Principal Pasture Agronomist, as he presents these trial outcomes and discusses greatest administration practices for profitable legume institution in southern and central Queensland.
After registering, you’ll obtain a affirmation e mail containing details about becoming a member of the webinar.
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